Author: Carl Munson

You might remember an American chap by the name of Victor Kiam, who – so impressed by his wife’s gift of a Remington electric shaver – decided he’d buy its

I celebrated another birthday in Portugal this week, which began in the early hours of the morning with a visit from the country’s GNR police force, and ended with the

This is my 50th article for the Resident, so pretty much a year’s worth of contributions, and another year living in Portugal upon which to reflect. It’s a good moment

“My whole life has been about finding meaning, the pursuit of happiness and taking risks to do that … not being afraid to try different things,” says Brani, the man

I’ve written close to fifty articles for this, the Portugal Resident, and my challenge is never who or what to write about. More often than not, it’s what to not

American writer, New York Times journalist, and naturalist Hal Borland is reported as saying: “All walking is discovery. On foot we take the time to see things whole.” If you’d

Honestly, Americans are starting to worry me. I suspect recent events will create more of what I have referred to as ‘emotional refugees’ (to knowing nods) fleeing the other side

Whether you live here, or will be visiting Portugal later this year, it’s my pleasure this week to share the advice of one Colleen Showalter, she of Portugal The Place,

The Italians have their Dolce Vita, the French La Vie En Rose. Even us funny old Brits have an occasional sense of overwhelming joy and deep contentment that lifts us

If you have retired in Portugal, God willing (or to whomever you turn when the chips are down, or maybe thank when the chips are in plentiful supply), you’ll be